Bug#455785: linux-image-2.6.18-5-686: machine fails to boot with usb cable connected
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On Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 02:07:54PM -0800, Karen Brady wrote:
> The usb cable is attached to a ups backup battery. The program used
> to communicate with the battery is apcupsd.
>
> maximilian attems <max@stro.at> wrote: On Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 02:15:51PM -0600, kbrady wrote:
> > Applied linux-image 2.6.18.dfsg.1-13etch5 this morning. Machine locked up on reboot. Last message displayed
> > includes running scripts/local-top. Ran fine with linux-image 2.6.18.dfsg.1-13etch4. Machine has usb to ups cable
> > plugged in. If usb cable is unplugged the machine boots fine. If cable is plugged in after boot machine also locks
> > up. SIS usb controller.
that would mean that your box hangs on loading acpi modules
very early in boot.
you may want to try out 2.6.22 from backports.org
we will soon a newer alternative linux image to etch so you
will be able soon to user newer directly.
best regards
--
maks
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